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Sorbian Easter Eggs at the Gift Shop

The museum just received more Sorbische Ostereier (Sorbian Easter Eggs) from Germany handmade by Kornelia Thor. You can purchase a $25 chicken egg at the museum gift shop or by contacting us at museum@texaswendish.org or 979-366-2441. We also sell larger Sorbian Easter Eggs for $45 that are goose...

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Museum Closed on May 10

The museum will be closed on Saturday, May 10 for Mother’s Day weekend. The museum will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 13. Happy early Mother’s Day from the Texas Wendish Heritage Society & Museum!

Announcements / Books / History / Museum

Sorbian Monuments – Now Available

Trudla Malinkowa is a well-known Sorbian researcher and author, who writes about the history of the smallest Slavic nation, the Sorbs, widely known as Wends, whose historic homeland is within the borders of modern-day Germany. Numerous books and articles in anthologies and journals testify to her broad research...

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Wendish Fest – September 28, 2025

We are 147 days away from the 37th Annual Wendish Fest! The Wendish Fest is a day of celebrating Texas Wendish culture and history through delicious Wendish food, unique cultural activities, folklife exhibits, demonstrations, and live polka music. The festival is a free, family-friendly event held outdoors at the historic...

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Official Blue Star Museum

Every year, from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day, the Blue Star Museum program offers free admission to active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves, and their families. On average, more than 2,000 museums participate, including nature centers, zoos, and children’s museums. The Texas Wendish Heritage...

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Coffee Cake Baking Class on May 17

Interested in learning how to make a Wendish Coffee Cake? We are offering an in-person class at the museum on Saturday, May 17, from 10am-12pm led by Joyce Jenke. We will be requiring pre-payment to save your spot for the class. Please complete this form and submit your...

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TWHS Scholarship Application is Open

The 2025-2026 Texas Wendish Heritage Society Scholarship application is now open! Before filling out the application form, students are strongly encouraged to read the scholarship guidelines. All parts of the application must be submitted by Monday, June 30, 2025, at 5pm CT. Scholarship Application Form: Click here. Application...